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Login PodcastAlan Alda on Curiosity, Connection, and the Art of a Meaningful ConversationAlan Alda needs no introduction… but here’s mine anyway. Emmy-winning actor, writer, director, and host of Clear and Vivid, Alan has spent decades showing the world the power of curiosity, empathy, and listening - and has devoted much of his life to helping people communicate better.In this episode, we talk about what 350+ podcast conversations have taught him about human nature, why a hostage negotiator’s playbook works just as well in a marriage, and how to turn any interaction into a true exchange. We dig into the difference between hearing someone and really understanding them - and...2025-08-1137 min
Unedited: From Idea to Manuscript and Shelf to ScreenBook Balls, Angry Authors, and a $417.5 Million Hollywood DealUnedited is back, and so is BookCon. In episode 24, Adam, Sarah, and Noah survey the return of NYC’s biggest book event, which has awoken from a five-year covid coma. This time around, the Javit’s Center will host a convention with special focus on those readers romantasy-inclined: signings, meetups, workshops, and a “fantasy ball” are on offer. Less love is being lost across the pond, however, where a coalition of Dutch authors are decrying private equity firm KKR’s ownership of publishing conglomerate VBK via Simon & Schuster, in part because of KKR’s investments in Israeli comp...2025-06-2846 minLogin PodcastThe Power of Building With Purpose: The Innovators DenIn this episode, the team behind The Innovators Den shares their journey from humble New York beginnings to creating a successful advertising agency. Together they've built out their own podcast channel -- and expanded it into a podcast network, marketed their own brands, and run ads for an array of interesting clients. From navigating hard lessons to experimenting with online creation, they discuss the power of persistence, flexibility, and of building with purpose. Tune in for valuable insights on entrepreneurship, the importance of customer service, and the art of consistent content creation.2025-06-2555 min
Bocin164. Belajar Menjadi MCNgobrol behind the scenes dunia MC bareng Sarah—bagaimana dia prepare (mempersiapkan) naskah, atur timing, dan jaga suasana acara tetap hidup. Kok bisa ya, Sarah enggak grogi di depan banyak orang? Kita bongkar trik mental dan latihan seru yang bikin Sarah pede. Dengerin sampai habis ya! Terhubung dengan Instagram Sarah: https://www.instagram.com/sarahikbaar_7/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bocin.pod/ Link podcast: https://bocin.firstory.io/ Link audio blog Swell: https://www.swellcast.com/bocinpod BMC: https://buymeacoffee.com/bocin.pod Linkedin: https://www.linkedin...2025-06-2330 minUnedited: From Idea to Manuscript and Shelf to ScreenOriginal Sins, Jane Austen vs. Romantasy, and OpenHollywoodIn Episode 23 of Unedited, Adam, Sarah, and Noah, alongside a special returning guest, take a bite at the apple and discuss whether Original Sin by Tapper and Thompson is actually that original—and whether the real sin isn’t the timing of this safely after-the-fact account? Whatever the answer, it is a truth universally acknowledged that an audiobook company in possession of large fortune must be in want of more fortune, so we break down Audible’s announcement of an all-star cast recording of Pride and Prejudice for...2025-06-1250 minLogin PodcastFrom Stand-Up to Startup: Lynn Harris on Humor and EntrepreneurshipLynn Harris - writer, comedian, activist, and founder of Gold Comedy - joins us for a lively conversation about building a platform for emerging comedy voices and how humor can be a cultural force for connection and change. From her early days in standup to launching a digital-first comedy community, Lynn shares her founder journey, the formula behind a great joke, and why taking every shot matters in both creativity and business. We talk about what it means to be “serious about comedy,” how Gold is creating real pathways into the industry, and why funny women are the future of e...2025-06-1147 minLogin PodcastThe Endless Creativity and Impact of Ryan CunninghamThree-time Emmy-nominated writer, director, and producer Ryan Cunningham joins Sarah to talk about building a creative life that embraces mess, momentum, and meaning. From her work on Broad City to her award-winning indie film Lone Wolves, Ryan shares how neurodivergence shapes her process—and why juggling multiple projects might actually be her secret weapon.We get into the myth of “clever” writing, how to make space for honesty in your work, and what it means to pursue storytelling that’s equal parts heart and hustle.If you’re a multi-hyphenate with big ideas and a cluttered desktop, this one’s...2025-06-0557 minUnedited: From Idea to Manuscript and Shelf to ScreenReverse Harems, Book Boyfriends, and Harry Potter’s New GenerationIn Episode 22 of Unedited, Adam, Sarah, and Noah—like Odysseus, Aeneas, and Dante before them—plunge into the netherworld. Instead of Virgil, though, we follow the spectre of AI ghostwriters and “reverse harems” through a discussion about the state of self-publishing in the age of LLMs and what this means for the very act of storytelling and editorial collaboration. At the bottom of hell, we encounter “book boyfriends” and ponder a broken dating culture that is wreaking havoc on the literary landscape—has the pendulum swung from playmates to fae-mates? And what books should we be reading...2025-06-021h 29Login PodcastComedy, Cringe & Coming of Age: Ruby Karp Doesn’t Trust Adults (And We Get Why)From giving TED Talks as a teen to debuting an off-Broadway one-woman show, writer, performer, and cultural icon Ruby Karp has spent a lifetime in the spotlight, and she’s got the stage presence (and battle scars) to prove it. In this hilarious and unfiltered episode, Ruby joins me to talk about her show I Don’t Trust Adults, growing up on the internet, finding her comedic voice, and navigating public life with grit, grace, and a lot of oversharing.We get into:What it really takes to build a career in entertainmentBombing on stage and...2025-05-3051 minUnedited: From Idea to Manuscript and Shelf to ScreenMr. Beast x James Patterson?, Audible’s AI Agenda and Book-to-Film of 2025In Episode 21 of Unedited, Adam is joined once again by Sarah Elizabeth Hill of Bobi Media and Inkshares editor Noah Broyles to unpack the news that is shaping the global story economy. Audible’s feet-first leap into the AI space leads our discussion, causing the group to ponder what it will mean for aspiring narrators, translators, and listeners around the world to have LLMs telling stories. Speaking of worldwide phenomena, the biggest author and the biggest YouTuber on the planet are teaming up for an as-yet untitled thriller. Is this the “final boss” of gimmic...2025-05-2451 minLogin PodcastHow Conozco Is Bottling a Mezcal MomentWhat starts as a mezcal-fueled bar crawl in the West Village turns into a full-fledged business. In this episode, we sit down with Noah Sinkoff and Raf Ayala, co-founders of Conozco, a premium canned mezcal cocktail brand launching its first flavor. We crack open a can from their inaugural production run, talk through the realities of self-funding while working full-time, and explore what it really takes to launch a brand rooted in craft, culture, and connection. From customs issues to label redesigns to big dreams for the future, this is a mezcal startup...2025-05-2159 minUnedited: From Idea to Manuscript and Shelf to ScreenCormac McCarthy OnlyFans, a Publishing Company for Men & Trump's Angeles AccordsThe News of the Global Story EconomyIn Episode 20 of Unedited, we shake up the format to bring you three bellwether news pieces from the global story economy. Adam, Sarah Elizabeth Hill of Bobi Media, and Inkshares’ own Noah Broyles sit down and unpack the rising phenomenon of publishers acquiring authors who are BookTok stars and what this means for non-viral writers hoping to break into a spice-obsessed industry. We also discuss the recent launch of Conduit, a UK publisher attempting to redress a gender imbalance in the literary landscape by publishing—initally—only m...2025-05-1748 minLogin PodcastThe Joy of Funerals: Loneliness, Legacy & Laughing in a Funeral Home with Author Alix StraussWhat do you get when you record a podcast in a funeral home with a casket behind you and a guest who's written over 2,000 articles with a cult-favorite book about grief? Apparently… a really good time. In this episode, I sit down with New York Times contributor, trend journalist, and author Alix Strauss to talk about death, loneliness, and why funeral homes might actually be the next great community space. We get into the 20th anniversary reissue of her book “The Joy of Funerals” - discuss what grief really looks like now, and the human (and sometimes hilarious) mess of lon...2025-04-3053 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaSarah Bell: Alexa’s AncestorsAI generated voices like Alexa and Siri are now so much a part of our everyday experience that disembodied chatbots that talk are edging ever closer to being accepted as real. And not for the first time: attempts to generate artificial human voices date back over two centuries.
2025-04-2936 minUnedited: From Idea to Manuscript and Shelf to ScreenSarah Hill: The World of Book Promotion (and Reading) in the Age of TikTokSarah Elizabeth Hill joins us for Episode 19 of Unedited. Sarah is the founder of Bobi Media, a digital marketing and brand management company based in NYC. We chart Sarah’s path from six-year-old poet to anonymous college romance columnist to the world of media and publishing, starting with her time at Bookstr, which she grew to a community of more than three million. We discuss entrepreneurship and the fulfillment Sarah finds in promoting the work of others, and we trade opinions on the “hot as hell romantasy that is taking TikTok by storm.” We also h...2025-04-2634 minLogin PodcastIt takes sweat, sacrifice… and Loewe.In this episode, I sit down with Francesca Donnellan, Founder of 29 London and Global Talent Network Group - to talk about what it really takes to be an entrepreneur.From navigating unexpected pivots to building powerful relationships and finding balance in the chaos, Francesca doesn’t hold back. She shares what she’s learned (and unlearned) as she’s built not just one, but two global media brands.If you’ve ever wondered whether entrepreneurship is for you, or how to stay in it for the long game, this one’s for you.2025-04-1144 minLogin PodcastThe Fallout of Fame: Star Stone on Abuse, Retreat, and Reclaiming Her VoiceWhat would you do if the internet turned against you? For Star Stone, a contestant on a vegan reality competition show, the aftermath of her TV appearance was nothing short of brutal. Relentless online bullying, threats, and targeted harassment forced her to abandon her social media profiles, remove her book from Amazon, and retreat from the public eye for years.In this raw and deeply personal episode, Star opens up about the emotional toll of being publicly shamed, the hard decision to disappear for her own safety, and how she found the strength to return more purposeful and...2025-04-0457 minLogin PodcastSurviving the Impossible with David Concannon & Dave BorgenichtIn this wild, wide-ranging conversation, two Davids join the show: Dave Borgenicht, creator of the Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook series, and David Concannon, attorney-turned-explorer who has lived through more worst-case scenarios than most of us could imagine.Concannon shares stories from five Titanic expeditions, discovering the world’s deepest wooden shipwreck in the Bermuda Triangle, diving with sharks (and Buzz Aldrin), and surviving everything from a plane engine failure to a gale-force storm at sea with Jeff Bezos. Borgenicht reflects on the rise of Worst-Case Scenario, a cultural phenomenon that's been preparing readers for life’s wildest curveballs for...2025-03-281h 23Login PodcastThe birth, creation, and survival of The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook is no coincidence.A unique Editor and Writer duo outlasts other brands in the market and continues to ease the minds of readers. Why? How? Meet the brains behind the book, Steve Mockus and Dave Borgenicht.2025-03-1956 minLogin PodcastEugene Linden: Have we overlooked other forms of intelligence?To celebrate the launch of Resurrecting Bart, Eugene Linden joins Login to discuss his provocative sci-fi thriller that reimagines evolution and intelligence. Drawing from decades of writing and global exploration, he challenges our assumptions about humanity’s place in history. In this episode he unpacks the book and the existential, ethical, and scientific questions that feel more relevant than ever.2025-02-261h 10Login PodcastLaurel Touby is not an automaton.Laurel Touby is smart, magnetic, and an unstoppable force of connection. An entrepreneur, investor, and the Founder of MediaBistro, which sold in 2007 for $23 million. Laurel is famous for bringing people together in ways that change industries. In this episode, we dive into her journey - how she built a thriving media empire, navigated the highs and lows of entrepreneurship, and carved her own path outside the corporate mold. If you’re an entrepreneur who’s ever felt like you don’t quite fit in the traditional box, Laurel’s story will inspire you, challenge you, and maybe even give you the...2025-02-2457 minLogin PodcastLeslie Bradshaw, The Dynamic Super WomanLeslie Bradshaw has built and led A-teams, driving brilliance for companies you absolutely know. An entrepreneur across multiple fronts, she has the war stories to prove it. But Leslie isn’t just a powerhouse in business -- she’s just as dynamic in her personal life, one she fought to create, taking on meaningful leadership roles in her community. To me, Leslie has been a dear friend, a boss, and a role model. In this episode, we reflect on some wild startup days, the lessons learned, and who we’ve become along the way.2025-02-171h 05Login PodcastDave Borgenicht of Quirk Books Isn’t Panicking -- Or Is He?Some entrepreneurs make building and running a successful business look effortless. Dave Borgenicht, founder of indie publisher Quirk Books, is one of them. But is he as calm as he seems? As the author of The Worst-Case Scenario book series, he’s always prepared for disaster. Whether navigating the unpredictable world of publishing or life’s unexpected challenges, Dave’s approach is inspiring. Hear how he continues to always stay ahead of the game.2025-01-3016 minLogin PodcastMichael Friedman, Entrepreneur and Advisor Dishes the Secret to SuccessHow do you create a well-rounded life as an entrepreneur? What seems impossible, Michael Friedman proves is, in fact, achievable -- and a worthy pursuit. With almost fifty years of building and selling companies, still ever as active as before, Michael shares what he's learned so far, along the way.2024-12-1235 minLogin PodcastYou Have One Life: Wanda Wen, Founder of Soolip and Multi-Time EntrepreneurHow do you give gifts? Wanda Wen may flip the model for you on how to truly give a gift, and what matters most about the gift giving process. Journey with her through her career to hear how her passion, grace, and grit led to her business success.2024-12-0536 minLogin PodcastMatthew Medney, Creating ComicsHow creative can you go? Founder of Gungnir Books discusses his inventive comic concepts, takes a poorly planned quiz game, and provides you with some epic recs and comic book history.2024-11-2031 min
Macabre LondonThe Troubling Case Of Nicola Bulley | Strange Sighting In The Philippines | Weird & Wonderful 20232023 was quite the year of weird news so I figured it would be fun to go back over it, month by month to regale some of the stranger stories from the year. I'll be spreading this out over a few episodes before the end of 2023 like a cathartic cleansing ritual, so if you’re new here, make sure you subscribe so you don’t miss out when the next one is released. Today's stories from February:Mystery Manananggal SightingThe Disappearance of Nicola Bulley & mishandling of the caseBob...2023-12-0621 min
Grab the FaithSeason 5: Episode 6. Genesis Study- Unfolding the Divine Narrative: Lessons from Isaac and Ishmael: From Bondage to Grace.Send us a textWhat if you had the ability to capture powerful lessons from the Bible and apply them to your daily life? The Finding Forever podcast takes you on a spiritual journey through Genesis 21, unfolding the divine narrative of Sarah and Isaac and Hagar and Ishmael, and the profound lessons their lives teach us about God's faithfulness. This episode is a comforting reminder of God's presence with us, even in our desert seasons.Our expedition continues as we explore the symbolic relationship of Isaac and Ishmael, representing the eternal battle between freedom and g...2023-12-0531 min
Self Smarter#87: Discipline, Drive & Determination with Sarah HillIn today’s episode of Self Smarter, we are joined by a very accomplished guest, Founder of Bobi Media, Sarah Hill, who is a fellow Texan and marketer, current New Yorker and thriving CEO. Sarah discusses her jaw dropping career journey, and how her early discipline in education kickstarted her ambitions to get her to where she is today. Tune into this special episode to hear Sarah open up and share what her leadership once looked like, what it looks like now, and what it’s becoming. In today’s music moment, Sarah shares a variety of her go-to artist...2023-11-061h 32
Chewing the Fat with Jeff FisherIt’s Kinda Cool… Guest: Allison Johnson, Nat Geo… | 10/24/23Tinder brings in family and friends… UofM snakes in a jar… chewingthefat@theblaze.com UAW strike expands again… Sag-Aftra strikers back at the table… Women in Iceland to strike… Tyler Perry and Squidgame… www.blazetv.com/jeffy Promo code: Jeffy… The All New Blaze… MLB Playoffs… Who Died Today: Tasha Butts 41 / Bobi the dog 31 / Sarah Katz 21 last year… Mary Lou back home… Off duty pilot charged with attempted murder x83?… Guest: Allison Johnson / Senior Editor Net Geo Books / ‘Best of The World’… Back pocket funny… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2023-10-2447 min
Becoming More HumanSarah Hill on the challenges of entrepreneurship and the art of listeningSarah Hill was born in Fort Worth, Texas and remained there with her family until she attended school at The University of Oklahoma for Writing and Journalism. After school, Sarah worked for Al Jazeera English in Washington, D.C. as a Bookings Producer. When she returned to the Texas area she involved herself with startups and eventually began employment with an agency based in L.A. specializing in social media — working with clients like HBO, Nike, and more. Sarah is now the Founder of Bobi, the social media agency. Sarah provides so many pearls of wisdom on ent...2023-02-211h 11Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaSarah Ruhl: What if you couldn’t smile?A successful playwright with plenty to smile about – a new play opening on Broadway and the birth of twins – suddenly lost her ability to smile. Her struggle to regain it is the subject of her new book, a story that – perhaps surprisingly – will give you plenty to smile about.
2022-03-2240 min
RX RADIO - The Fatboy ShowWhat's Poppin! Sheebah Karungi is not Cut Out for MarriageToday on What's Poppin! Singer, Sheebah Karungi reveals her full purpose on earth is to empower the girl-child and not marriage, also Sarah shares the headlines of NubianLi's wedding to Mutoni - Barbie and Bobi steal the show while social media goes hard on Bebe Cool's congratulatory message2021-10-1206 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaAsh Sanders and Sarah Ventre – Life in a CultEmbedding themselves in a fundamentalist Mormon community, journalists Sarah Ventre and Ash Sanders wove together the stories of both those in thrall to its all-powerful prophet and others seeking escape. They take Alan behind the scenes of their gripping and evocative podcast Unfinished: Short Creek.Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid
2021-03-0944 min
RX RADIO - The Fatboy ShowSecurity Forces Vacate Bobi Wine's HomeFatboy, Olive and Sarah divulge that the security detail comprised of both police and the army have upon Court order vacated Robert Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine's home where he and his wife have been held under house arrest for the last 11 days.2021-01-2706 min
Ufahamu AfricaEp. 102: A conversation with Noah Nathan about the Ghanaian electionNana Akufo-Addo has just won the presidency in this week's Ghanaian election with about 51 percent of the vote. We interview Noah Nathan, who has just published a new book on electoral politics in Ghana. He also tells us about his upcoming work on political brokers and party and state bureaucracy. Rachel and Kim tell us what's going on in African news this week, including in Western Sahara, the Ugandan election, and more about presidential term limits. Books, Links, & ArticlesGandah-yir: The House of the Brave: the Biography of a Northern Ghanaian Chief (ca. 1872-1950...2020-12-1253 min
Green Shirt: A Newbie's Trek Through The Next Generation079 - Legacy (Sarah Connor & D Plots)Hailing Frequencies Open - Send us a message!Bobi Blue joins the gang to get emotional about Tasha Yar and her D Plots in "Legacy." Worf throws shade, Picard gets D blocked, and O'Brien sees EVERYTHING. Cameron does a trust fall, Rob uses the rights words, Marcy betrays the podcast, and Bobi throws a molotov cocktail of funny. Engage!2020-10-081h 09
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaWelcome to a Preview of Season 7 of Clear+VividAlan Alda and our production team sit down for an impromptu "Table Talk" about our upcoming season's highlights. We'll discuss and play clips from Alan’s conversations with Tom Hanks, Paul McCartney, Betty White and many more! Alan, Graham, Jean, and Sarah take you behind the scenes of season 7. You'll find out what it's like to live in an actual "Octopus's Garden" tended by a real Giant Pacific Octopus named Rudy — and you'll hear some things about Paul McCartney's creative life you haven’t heard before. Season 7 is going to be great and it all starts Tuesday, February 25th with T...2020-02-1843 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaThe Best Guest Answers to Alan’s 7 QuestionsWhy doesn't Dr. Ruth talk about her sex life? What keeps Michael J. Fox optimistic? Why does Isabella Rossellini have a passion for animals? What's the strangest question someone ever asked Tina Fey? How do Sarah Vowell and Sarah Silverman stop compulsive talkers? Our guests have hilarious, thoughtful, and heartwarming answers to Alan Alda's "7 Questions" -- in this episode, we bring you all of our favorites. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid
2019-04-3014 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaAlan Alda and Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastClear+Vivid with Alan Alda is coming back soon for a sensational season 4! In the meantime, we've been having a lot of fun behind the scenes creating bonus episodes, new experiences, and great content for you. And, we also want to introduce you to some of our favorite podcasters. So, here's a podcast we like called Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal Podcast. In this episode Gilbert and Frank welcome a sought-after guest, writer-director-actor Alan Alda, who discusses (among other topics) growing up in Burlesque theaters, working with his father Robert Alda, coping with the pressures of sudden fame and learning...2019-04-231h 44
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaSarah Vowell on Writing with Clarity (and Shenanigans)Sarah Vowell is not short on facets. She’s writer, a historian, a satirist, a radio star and an actor. While he writing voice can be satirical, you might recognize her speaking voice as that of Violet in the Pixar animated series “The Incredibles.” She's a contributor to the public radio show This American Life, and has written seven New York Times’ bestselling books on culture and American history — all from a number of strange and interesting angles. In this conversation, Alan Alda and Sarah explore writing for different kinds of audiences— and her irresistible attraction to verbal shenanigans.Support...2019-03-0546 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaBehind the Scenes Table Talk with Alan Alda and the Production TeamGo behind the scenes with the Clear+Vivid team! Alan Alda sits down with his friend and long time producer, Graham Chedd, to talk about podcasting, their years together on Scientific American Frontiers, and their enduring friendship. Alan and Graham are joined by Associate Producer, Sarah Chase, who is also the voice of the ads and helps Alan run his company, Alda Communication Training (ACT). Our "Tech Guru," Allison Coston also joins in and tells us about her 6 years in the U.S. Navy. The team has some fun turning the tables on Alan and asking him his own 7...2018-11-0626 min
Clear+Vivid with Alan AldaSarah Silverman and the Joy of Enjoying People You Don't Agree WithAlan Alda talks with comedian Sarah Silverman about how she befriended someone who was hateful toward her on Twitter, and how her new series on Hulu challenges her to connect with people that she doesn't agree with. Her question to us is “Can Americans put down their "porcupine needles" and really listen to one another again?”Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/clearandvivid
2018-07-1047 min